Stattmeister Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17112269 Sorry if already posted, first time thread starter so go easy. Hopefully this might upset their promotion push... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 good good...hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Why would he leave Reading though....decent enough ground, rich owners, relatively low expectations amongst fans to go to Wolves who will go down as their time has come - poor defensively. Although I think his salary will be low at Reading as he came from within and Wolves would be offering a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Why would he leave Reading though....decent enough ground, rich owners, relatively low expectations amongst fans to go to Wolves who will go down as their time has come - poor defensively. Although I think his salary will be low at Reading as he came from within and Wolves would be offering a good deal. because he will work with better players...get more money...will no doubt think he is good enough to keep them up....he may never get a chance at managing in the prem ever again....etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 How long before Adkins is linked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Wolves are a much bigger club than Reading, and I'm guessing he'll be off like a shot with a big payrise. Not sure who they can replace him with? Would Clark go there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stattmeister Posted 21 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Even if he goes or not, hopefully it will destabilise their form as they all become a little unsettled... a couple of poor results will dent their charge considerably - he says hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomer Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 (edited) He has a safe seat at Reading or as safe as you can get he has a good relationship with JM who looks as though he will be there as chairman for at least another two years, why go to WW where fans expectations will be higher, (I forgot money). Edited 21 February, 2012 by Toomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 I don't think they do have better players....the money I agree with. I think Reading are on the up and our biggest threat joint with Blackpool so he could be in the Prem next year anyway for a full season rather than just 12 or so games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 I think he'll be mad to go to Wolves. I don';t think they're particularly flush with cash, and stories now point towards reading having a few bob to splash about (as shown by their January signings). It's the start of what could be a decent era for Reading, and If I was him i personally wouldn't want to leave - I might use the situation to force my current club to give me a pay rise though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 I think he'll be mad to go to Wolves. I don';t think they're particularly flush with cash, and stories now point towards reading having a few bob to splash about (as shown by their January signings). It's the start of what could be a decent era for Reading, and If I was him i personally wouldn't want to leave - I might use the situation to force my current club to give me a pay rise though! like I said....he will or may never have a crack at the prem again...he would go there thinking he will keep them up... what happens at reading....fail in the playoffs and yet again sell their best player(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 I think he'll be mad to go to Wolves. I don';t think they're particularly flush with cash, and stories now point towards reading having a few bob to splash about (as shown by their January signings). It's the start of what could be a decent era for Reading, and If I was him i personally wouldn't want to leave - I might use the situation to force my current club to give me a pay rise though! Totally agree. Wolves have got delusions of grandeur, whilst Reading have got finally got some money to play around with. Great job he's done there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Totally agree. Wolves have got delusions of grandeur, whilst Reading have got finally got some money to play around with. Great job he's done there. where have they got this money...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 where have they got this money...? They've been taken over by an Asian consortium iirc. They must be paying Jason Roberts a few bob tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 They've been taken over by an Asian consortium iirc. They must be paying Jason Roberts a few bob tbf. a right...a foreign consortium....think we should all wait and see on that front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Wolves is another one of those managerial poisoned challices. He's better off at Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 They've been taken over by an Asian consortium iirc. They must be paying Jason Roberts a few bob tbf. Isn't it Russians again? Maybe I'm getting confused. Russian is the new Arab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Isn't it Russians again? Maybe I'm getting confused. Russian is the new Arab. Ah you're right, it's russians http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2089667/Reading-40m-takeover-Russian-tycoon.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Yup. Russian guy. Was shown in the crowd against Burnley. Young lad I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 because he will work with better players...get more money...will no doubt think he is good enough to keep them up....he may never get a chance at managing in the prem ever again....etc Wolves have a **** poor squad - hence why they are where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekelund24 Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Yup. Russian guy. Was shown in the crowd against Burnley. Young lad I think. I think they said he went to College/Uni there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Yup. Russian guy. Was shown in the crowd against Burnley. Young lad I think. Spending Daddy's money. Didn't some other club do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Spending Daddy's money. Didn't some other club do this? I thought the same when I saw that on the FL show at the weekend. Regardless, McDermott would be a fool to move to Wolves now and he seems a pretty switched on bloke - unfortunately can't see it happening and reckon Reading will defenitely be a threat for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Yup. Russian guy. Was shown in the crowd against Burnley. Young lad I think. Also appears on rumafia.com... Like Antonov!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 I can't see him leaving, they haev money and they are flying. This is a shame as they are one of the few sides that have made us look poor and will be a real threat in the run in. Funny everyone moans about the Prem not looking at NPC managers when jobs come up, but now one has, how many CCC managers would actually say no, McDermott, Adkins, fat sam, Chris Houghton, Malky Mackay? I suppose its not exactly the greatest job in the world and any taker has almost no time in which to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 I could see him going to a job like that in the summer but right now I'd imagine he'd want to give it a shot at the PL with Reading. Wolves is hardly a massive step up from Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 He loves Reading, has been employed there in some capacity for almost 20 years I think... Not sure he'd be too quick to leave the club when he could potentially have a nice bit of money to invest next season for a promotion push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 I could see him going to a job like that in the summer but right now I'd imagine he'd want to give it a shot at the PL with Reading. Wolves is hardly a massive step up from Reading. Wolves are a much bigger club than Reading. They have a larger fanbase, greater history and the biggest draw is that they are in the Premier League whilst Reading aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky morris Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Wolves have also been linked with Poyet. According to local press up hear McDermott has already had discussions with the Wolves board. FYI - Wolves are a lot bigger club than Reading can ever be.............They have deep squad members, but very few really outstanding players. The criticism they gave of McCartney is that he should have spent £12m on 2 or 3 players rather 5 or 6 that are no better than what they already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan17 Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Jonny Fordham @JonnyFordham Reply RetweetedRetweet Delete FavoritedFavorite · Close Open Details Expecting some positive news from #readingfc later this afternoon regarding McDermott's position at the Mad Stad #wolves Retweeted by James Nursey James Fielden @James_Fielden Reply RetweetedRetweet Delete FavoritedFavorite · Close Open Details Reading update: MT @JonnyFordham Expecting some +ve news from Reading later this afternoon regarding McDermott's position at the RFC. #wwfc Bugger - maybe not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Wolves are a much bigger club than Reading. They have a larger fanbase, greater history and the biggest draw is that they are in the Premier League whilst Reading aren't. Well I'm pretty sure two of those things aren't really high on any managers agenda when thinking about a new club. Yes Wolves are in the PL but I imagine he would weigh up which is more likely going up with Reading or staying up with Wolves. If he doesn't think he can keep wolves up why would he bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Im hoping they get Bruce and if they do, theyd have been better off keeping McCarthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Fred Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 How long before Adkins is linked? Just caught the end of something on Talksport where a Wolves fan (I think) was saying he'd like to see Adkins there and the presenter said well he'll most likely be a premier league manager at Southamptyon next year anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Well I'm pretty sure two of those things aren't really high on any managers agenda when thinking about a new club. Yes Wolves are in the PL but I imagine he would weigh up which is more likely going up with Reading or staying up with Wolves. If he doesn't think he can keep wolves up why would he bother? Your comment was 'Wolves is hardly a massive step up from Reading', which is what I was replying to. Wolves is easily a few steps better than Reading. Also I believe that Wolves have a greater chance of staying up in comparison to Reading gaining promotion. The Premier League has some real crap in it like Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, QPR. A decent manager should be able to keep a team like Wolves up. Just look at the effect a decent manager has had at Sunderland and West Brom (last season). As for Reading they aren't going to gain automatic promotion (Blackpool and Brum will be fighting us and West Ham IMO) and obviously the Play Offs is a complete lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 This one seems to be polarising opinion. Some reason that Wolves are a larger club so can pay him more. The other camp respond that Wolves are on a downward spiral and he would be better served staying with Reading. I'm definitely in the second group. He can consider his options at the end of the season. If Reading haven't made the promotion list, then it is the time to look at options. But not now - Reading are serious promotion candidates, and he wouldn't mess them about. I would be amazed if he was interested in Wolves. And Adkins? No chance, thank heavens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 This one seems to be polarising opinion. put me down for the "couldn't care less camp" then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Reading won't want to let him go at this stage of the season, and anyway Steve Bruce must be favourite for that job. Incidentally I went to school with Reading's new owner Anton Zingarevich. He was in my year, and in my boarding house - and is a very nice bloke. So was his brother Denis. I'm Not sure where his money's come from, but I think his Daddy is rich. (I mention not the Russian mafia...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsland Red Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Reading won't want to let him go at this stage of the season, and anyway Steve Bruce must be favourite for that job. Incidentally I went to school with Reading's new owner Anton Zingarevich. He was in my year, and in my boarding house - and is a very nice bloke. So was his brother Denis. I'm Not sure where his money's come from, but I think his Daddy is rich. (I mention not the Russian mafia...) Interesting , as a contact at Reading ( on the youth side) reckons no monies have yet been forthcoming ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Interesting , as a contact at Reading ( on the youth side) reckons no monies have yet been forthcoming ! He helped fund the loan of Jason Roberts I believe, and has stated he sees Reading's future as investing in the youth. I'm not in contact with him anymore, wish I bloody was - I'd berate him for choosing Reading! (Although our school, Bearwood College, is in the area. (Winnersh.)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 The russians come in at reading firmly in line with madeski which means not splashing out big time and building a self sustaining club - good on em both really. As for Mcdermot staying being such a great idea just have a look at what happend to the manager that got them to the play offs last year! Personally can understand why hes staying though. Love that we have a manager that is widely recognised as doing a good job but never too high up lists to go to other clubs. Maybe hes a bit unfasionable, maybe its cause saints are on the up but either way im not complaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 He helped fund the loan of Jason Roberts I believe, and has stated he sees Reading's future as investing in the youth. I'm not in contact with him anymore, wish I bloody was - I'd berate him for choosing Reading! (Although our school, Bearwood College, is in the area. (Winnersh.)) Not so sure that Roberts is on loan at Reading, think he was actually signed from errr Blackburn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Bearwood College looks very posh! I drive the parents-in-law around it and pretend we'll send the kids there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Bearwood College looks very posh! I drive the parents-in-law around it and pretend we'll send the kids there. It's really not, but the grounds are very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 How long before Adkins is linked? some people link almost anyone with anything... why would NA (or anyone else) want to leave a Championship side about to be promoted - for a Premiership side about to be relegated ? .......and don't say MONEY !.. the real professionals want to manage a successful side - not an ailing one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 some people link almost anyone with anything... why would NA (or anyone else) want to leave a Championship side about to be promoted - for a Premiership side about to be relegated ? .......and don't say MONEY !.. the real professionals want to manage a successful side - not an ailing one . We aren't about to be promoted, we have a brilliant chance but it isn't definite and Wolves are from being relegated. The real professionals are managers like Martin O'Neill who turn struggling sides into successful ones, instead of inheriting a successful side from a previous manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 We aren't about to be promoted, we have a brilliant chance but it isn't definite and Wolves are from being relegated. The real professionals are managers like Martin O'Neill who turn struggling sides into successful ones, instead of inheriting a successful side from a previous manager. as you will, we'll see. visa. O'Neill I think Sunderland had a fair side but had a bit of a blip ..before he took over.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 It's really not, but the grounds are very impressive. Lovely stretch of road between Barkham and Bearwood on a bike. A spiky hill followed by a false flat past Bearwood Lakes. Downhill past the college entrance is the only place I routinely get over 50kph without descending in the Chilterns. You're right it's not that posh. Two teachers unable to hack it in state school in Bracknell currently teaching there speaks volumes for it's standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Lovely stretch of road between Barkham and Bearwood on a bike. A spiky hill followed by a false flat past Bearwood Lakes. Downhill past the college entrance is the only place I routinely get over 50kph without descending in the Chilterns. You're right it's not that posh. Two teachers unable to hack it in state school in Bracknell currently teaching there speaks volumes for it's standards. The only two staff still there from my time (13 years ago!) is the headmaster and his deputy. We had some dodgy teachers, I believe one ended up stacking shelves in Tesco's for doing something naughty. It's not posh, but it costs a lot to go to - mind you I was on a music scholarship so it didn't matter, but I went from a very promising musician when I went there to not giving a toss about music by the time I left. The grounds are what sells the school though - I'd love to have a go on that golf course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 The only two staff still there from my time (13 years ago!) is the headmaster and his deputy. We had some dodgy teachers, I believe one ended up stacking shelves in Tesco's for doing something naughty. It's not posh, but it costs a lot to go to - mind you I was on a music scholarship so it didn't matter, but I went from a very promising musician when I went there to not giving a toss about music by the time I left. The grounds are what sells the school though - I'd love to have a go on that golf course. Cheers for the school advice gents, the golf course is very exclusive I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 21 February, 2012 Share Posted 21 February, 2012 Cheers for the school advice gents, the golf course is very exclusive I think. It's not part of the school, it's part of the grounds, anyone can use it I believe, I don't remember us getting to choose Golf as an activity. (It wouldn't have mattered, I was football mad, even playing football during the Rugby season.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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